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That is for the 2009 models. 2010 models are $199

Man that stinks!! Too bad you didnt have an internet-capable smart phone to look it up really fast before releasing it.

Not overkill. But please do try less expensive rods/reels, even cheap ones from time to time. You don't want to loose appreciation for the finer aspects of your top quality fishing reels.

Yea I am going to have to just throw some line and see how each performs. I just didnt know if having a too large reel arbor would reduce casting distance/ accuracy. I used to hear that smaller arbors increase line twist though. Is that still an accurate statement? I am sure the new Shimano takes steps to prevent that. Who knows, a new black and red reel might be coming up the pike lol

eehhh well you know how it is. You hold onto something and the moment you sell it, you wind up needing it or wanting it back lol

Yea the 2500 and the 3000 are the same frame size. Only real difference is the spool capacity and handle. It didn't feel weird on the rod. But I havent casted anything with it yet. Im going to try it out this weekend. Thanks for the input!

Yea I was tempted to do that at the store... but I already have unassigned reels lying around. The last thing I need is to drop another few hundred LOL But believe me, I was tempted!!!

Hey guys, I have a question. I just purchased a 6'6 Ultralight Avid spinning rod. I was thinking of putting my un-assigned Stradic MgFb 3000 on it but I wasnt sure if it was too large and throw things out of balance. The rod is rated for 2-6lb line. The Stratic holds 230 yards of 6lb. and has a great drag. My other option is to use my President 6720 on it. The drag isn't as nice but would work. What do you guys think? Is the Stradic to large? or go with the President. Thanks all! Vic

I pull out some line. As much line as I can possibly throw out with one cast, then about 10 yards more. Then I use a piece of black electrical tape and tape down the line on my reel at that point. That will prevent backlashes from going past that taped point. Now it wont stop backlashes, but it will make it easier to pull and wont go down to deep. After a while you get better but it still happens to us all once and a while.

Thanks guys again for all the help. Exchanged it at the store and the guy said he never heard that noise from a stradic before. New one is MUCH more quiet with just the sweet rotor whirl Much happier now.

I agree with burleytog 100%. I service tons of Stradic's and the only thing you can hear is the swishing sound of the bail wire and bail arms as the rotor is turning. Thanks guys for the input. But it is certainly not the rotor or the whirling of the rotor/bail. I know because I took off the rotor. I thought it was that also at first. The noise was just as bad. I had it to where the bearing housing was visibile but the "whoosing/scratchy" noise is coming from under the bearings near the center from the rotating shaft. It also seems to get louder when I have it on a left hand retrieve and not as lound when I switch it to right hand retrieve again. It all seemed properly lubricated also. Any other ideas of what it could be? Thanks all!

That's what I thought guys. After reading so much about these reels. It felt smooth but I am kicking myself for not hearing it at the store. Appreciate it guys!

Hey all, quick question for Stradic owners if you have a moment. I just purchased a Stradic mgfb 3000. When I came home to and put it on my rod, I noticed that it makes a pretty bad 'whooshing' noise. It kind of sounds like bearings that dont have oil or metal brushing on plastic or something. I didnt hear it to bad at the store but it was prettt loud in there. But I sure hear it now. Everything looks properly lubricated. I do plan on exchanging it tomorrow, but I wanted to see if others are silent or not. Thanks all!

Ok just got a call back today from the manufacturer manager. He very nice and informative. He told me he had a call regarding worms in flounder filets and asked me to tell him the story. Good listener. He apologized about it and told me that they were probably some sort of nemotode but couldnt positively ID the parasite without seeing it. Then I told him that I don't mind the worms since I have seen thousands in my time fishing and that I wanted to know their freezing temps, holding times and procedures to ensure that any eggs/larvae were killed. He was very nice about it again and had all the answers about that without having to look anyhting up. So the filets are bagged then frozen to -10 F. They hold it for a minimun of 72 hours but usually are frozen to that temp for weeks or even months during the holding, shipping, and packaging process. So this would have killed any parasites and their eggs. I readily agreed and those temps satisfied me. He also said that Walmart regulates and mandates those temperatures for their fish. In the end he was cool about it. Sent me some free fish coupons. Apologized about the quality control missing those filets and took note to watch out for the future filets. Having worked in customer service before, he was a real pro at it especially for being a manager. So I feel satisfied with the response. Ill even pick up another packge and other fish with those coupons to see how wormy those filets are LOL Thanks for the help and interest everyone! Keep on posting and ill keep following also.

Well 140 is the cooking tem that is needed to kill Anisakis and its larvae. Thats why 140 was the mark. As far as Walmart, it is a Walmart branded item so they are the ones I needed to contact to find the manufacturer. All the package says is "distributed by Walmart" product of *gulp* China. And at $2.50 a pound, I doubt they would have thrown back a wormy fish. I want to purchase another bag just to see how wormy those filets are. But I learned my lesson on frozen fish now! I will be checking every darn inch of them from here out. Yea one of my questions for the manufactuer will be about their freezing and storage process. Apparently if it is Anisakis, they need to be frozen at -4 F for a few days for 100% kill. If frozen at just 20 degrees F then larvae may still survive the process (about 3-10%). So I need to find out exactly how cold the freezers are and how long it was frozen. Walmart freezers are at a near 0 so that helps. But I just want to be sure. Hey as long as its cooked 140 and up its all jus protien ;D